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'It wasn't called COVID at the time:' One year since Canada's first COVID-19 case
TORONTO - The patient, when he came into the hospital ER with what seemed to be mild pneumonia, wasn't that sick and might otherwise have been sent home. Except the man had just returned from China, w...
Jan 24, 2021
Taxpayers' watchdog sees complaints spike, raising worries about pandemic tax season
OTTAWA - Canada's taxpayers' ombudsperson says his office has seen a steep spike in complaints compared to one year ago, delivering an early warning about how complicated returns should be handled thi...
Jan 24, 2021
'Deeply disturbing:' Nunavut internet still slower, more costly than rest of country
IQALUIT, Nunavut - In Nunavut, it's not unusual for the internet to cut out, slow down or stop working altogether. Unlike most jurisdictions in Canada, there is no option for unlimited internet. Inste...
Jan 24, 2021
Extreme cold warning issued for much of Saskatchewan
It might be best to cozy up indoors, as an extreme cold warning has been issued for much of the province.A period of very cold wind chills is expected to be felt on Saturday evening, as lows in the -3...
Jan 23, 2021
Pandemic shifting learning environments at Sask. universities
Post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan are positioning themselves for change that will last long after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in the province.University of Regina interim provost david ...
Jan 23, 2021
West Wind and Transwest will both fly under one name; Rise Air
The two airlines flying in the north of Saskatchewan will fly under a new name. West Wind Aviation and Transwest Air will both rebrand as Rise Air, once regulatory requirements have been completed."It...
Jan 23, 2021
Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8
WASHINGTON - Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8, the first time a former president will face such charges after leav...
Jan 23, 2021
Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
LOS ANGELES - Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Sat...
Jan 23, 2021
Spiritwood RCMP investigating vehicle theft
Spiritwood RCMP are asking for public assistance in locating a stolen vehicle.The detachment was made aware of a White 2019 Nissan Sentra stolen from within the Town of Spiritwood. It has a licence pl...
Jan 22, 2021
RCMP located searching for 28-year-old man wanted on numerous charges
The Turnor Lake RCMP announced on early on Sunday morning that 28-year-old Lennie Mervie Oneeye has been located. According to a media release, Oneeye was wanted on charges since February 2020 such as...
Jan 21, 2021